Storage Systems in Warehouse Management

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What is a characteristic of Drive-in Storage and Drive-through Storage?

Designed for low storage density

Operated with conventional forklift trucks (correct)

Operated with automated guided vehicles

Typically used for small item storage

What happens to the load in Drive-through Storage before entering the rack?

It is lifted above storage height prior to entering the rack (correct)

It is removed from the truck

It is left on the floor

It is stored at the entrance of the rack

What is the retrieval sequence in Drive-in Storage?

Randomly

From the opposite side of the channel

In the same order as stored

In reverse order from the same side (correct)

Which function plays a crucial role in uncoupling and matching volatile streams of demand and supply?

Buffer Function Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of optimizing storage density in a warehouse?

To increase storage capacity Signup and view all the answers

What type of trucks are typically used in Drive-in Storage and Drive-through Storage?

Conventional forklift trucks Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the Safeguard Function in inventory management?

To ensure availability of material Signup and view all the answers

Which function involves storing inventory as part of the production process?

Refinement Function Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between Drive-in Storage and Drive-through Storage?

Direction of retrieval Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of lifting the load above storage height in Drive-through Storage?

To facilitate truck entry Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of the Assorting Function in warehouse layout?

To pick and pack orders efficiently Signup and view all the answers

What is a benefit of using Drive-in Storage and Drive-through Storage?

Higher storage density Signup and view all the answers

Which function involves betting on rising prices of inventory?

Speculation Function Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the Buffer Function in material handling?

To uncouple demand and supply streams Signup and view all the answers

Which function is responsible for adding value to the logistics process through efficient order picking?

Assorting Function Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of the Refinement Function in storage density optimization?

To add value to the production process Signup and view all the answers

Which type of storage allows for the highest storage density?

Multi-deep storage Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of single-deep pallet storage?

Direct access to all pallets Signup and view all the answers

What is a disadvantage of using single-deep storage?

Lower storage density than double-deep storage Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of double-deep storage?

Higher storage density than single-deep storage Signup and view all the answers

What is a type of multi-deep storage?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is a disadvantage of using double-deep storage?

Slower storage and retrieval Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of multi-deep storage?

Channel storage with LIFO or FIFO Signup and view all the answers

What is a consequence of high storage utilization in single-deep storage?

Require frequent reshuffling Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Storage Systems

Single-deep storage allows full access to all storage locations, enabling fast storage and retrieval, but has low storage density.
Double-deep storage has higher storage density than single-deep storage, but has slower storage and retrieval.
Multi-deep storage has high storage density and can be classified into drive-in storage and drive-through storage.
Drive-in storage operates with conventional forklift trucks, loads are lifted above storage height prior to entering the rack, and retrieval is in reverse order from the same side.
Drive-through storage operates with conventional forklift trucks, loads are lifted above storage height prior to entering the rack, and retrieval is from the opposite side of the channel (FIFO).

Functions of Storage

Buffer function: uncoupling and matching volatile streams of demand and supply, a necessity in supply chains.
Safeguard function: ensuring the availability of material, a necessity in supply chains.
Assorting function: order picking, adding value to the storage process.
Speculation function: betting on rising prices of inventory, adding value to the storage process.
Refinement function: storage as part of the production process, adding value to the storage process.

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This quiz covers the different types of storage systems used in warehouse management, including single-deep, double-deep, and multi-deep storage. It tests your knowledge of the advantages and disadvantages of each system.